Turner Falls
| Turner Falls | |
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 Turner Falls Park |
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| Location | Turner Falls Park, Interstate 35, Davis, Oklahoma |
| Type | Fan |
| Total height | 77 ft. |
Turner Falls, at 77 feet (23 m), is locally considered Oklahoma's tallest waterfall,[1] although its height matches one in Natural Falls State Park.[2] The falls are located on Honey Creek in the Arbuckle Mountains in south central Oklahoma, near the city of Davis.[3]
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History [edit]
The falls are named after Mazeppa Thomas Turner, a farmer who settled in the area in 1878 and discovered them.[4]
Recreational use began in or before 1868. Today, the falls are part of Turner Falls Park, a city park operated by the city of Davis, Oklahoma.[4] The Falls cascade into a natural swimming pool, one of two such pools within the park,[1] and these are popular tourist destinations in the summer.[5]
The park covers 1,500 acres (6.1 km2), and also contains nature trails, caves and other interesting geological features. It also has a walk-in castle[1] which was built in the 1930s.
Popularity [edit]
The venue can be crowded in summer. Reviews of the location at TripAdvisor give an average score of 3 out of 5, but express a wide range of opinions.[6]
References [edit]
- ^ a b c Turner Falls Park, Davis, Oklahoma, Chamber of Commerce
- ^ "Oklahoma Waterfall Study underway". Oklahoma's Own. News on 6 Now. March 9, 2010. Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved April 26, 2012. "...several waterfalls could surpass Natural Falls and Turner Falls as Oklahoma's tallest."
- ^ Turner Falls Park, retrieved January 30, 2009
- ^ a b History on official website, retrieved January 30, 2009
- ^ Turner Falls Location and Park Info, Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department
- ^ Turner Falls tourist reviews
External links [edit]
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Turner Falls |
- Official website
- More images of Turner Falls Park, Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department
- Turner Falls tourist reviews at TripAdvisor
Coordinates: 34°25′31″N 97°08′55″W / 34.42528°N 97.14861°W
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